Useful Financial Aid Links

FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
The online application for federal Pell Grant and the federal Stafford Loans. To insure that HCC receives your information, please use federal school code 002074 when asked. You will also need to have an active application to HCC so we can download your information.

Selective Service Online
If you’re a male over the age of 18, you are required by law to register with the Selective Service, also known as the draft. While America has not invoked the draft since the Vietnam War, federal law still mandates that you register. Please note that your FAFSA will be rejected if you meet the eligibility guidelines for the draft but are not registered.

The Guide to Federal Student Aid: Funding Education Beyond High School
This is a comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of aid available through the department's Federal Student Aid Office. This guide tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.